Private foundation · Maryville
Clayton Homes Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 80 totaling $4.9M
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $60K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Blount County, Davidson County, Sevier County, Anderson County, Monroe County, Carter County, Hamblen County and 2 more · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $6.3M
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Promise | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $1.8M |
| United Way of Blount County | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $276K |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $204K |
| Tennessee Score | Nashville, Davidson County | General Support | $200K |
| Interfaith Health Clinic | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $170K |
| Zoo Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $165K |
| Knox Education Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $152K |
| Muse Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $129K |
| American Red Cross | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $110K |
| New Hope Capital Campaign | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $110K |
| Clayton Bradley Academy | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $103K |
| Family Investment Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Fish Hospitality Pantries | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Wesley House Community Center | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Williams Creek Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Blount County Habitat for Humanity | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $80K |
| TN Achieves | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $75K |
| Blount County Education Foundation | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $70K |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $70K |
| YWCA Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $60K |
| Girl Talk Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $50K |
| Susannah's House | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $50K |
| University Health System Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $50K |
| Great Smokey Mountain Council | Townsend, Blount County | General Support | $40K |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $30K |